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Koniarky – Balcierovo

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2.5 kmLength
2 mAscent
557 mDescent
1 378 mMax. altitude
821 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Koniarky – Balcierovo. Has yellow marking (regional route №8633, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8633. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 2.5 km. Location: mountain range — Velka Fatra, Slovakia.

At a glance

A short route of 2.5 km with 2 m of ascent and 557 m of descent from Koniarky to Balcierovo. Estimated walking time: about 0.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.

Water and overnight stays

A spring near the trail: at km 2.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Mandolina Hut (km 0.5), Hut below Láclavovská (km 2.5).

When to go

Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.

Getting there

Start: Koniarky. This is a one-way route: the finish is 2 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 0.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
A spring near the trail: at km 2.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Mandolina Hut (km 0.5), Hut below Láclavovská (km 2.5).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Mandolina Hutkm 0.4 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 1 314 m
  2. Spring below Biela skala (north-east slope), 1 027 mkm 1.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 027 m
  3. Hut below Láclavovskákm 2.4 from the start · 240 m off the path · Not verified · 802 m

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